Gotta be honest, if this band doesn't shape things up soon I am going to lose interest. What kind of bullshit tour is this? And regardless, start varying the setlists, play the songs differently, and please don't pump recorded music over the PA. I remember seeing these guys play at Vanderbilt in 2006 and I'll never forget Mahgeetah and One Big Holiday...the two songs that stuck with me permanently after Rites of Spring....but it's as if they haven't changed since. This is a band that sold out MSG for New Years 2008, played one of the most revered Bonnarro setlists of all time, and had a week-long residency in NYC this fall to perform every album they've put out. This band has so much potential and in my opinion is the best up-and-comer, but these idiots behave like amateurs and it's going to bury them. Let's ditch the plastic guns and focus on the music please.
MY MORNING JACKET SUMMER TOUR
06/02-06/05 Wakarusa Festival - Ozark, AR
06/02-06/05 Mountain Jam - Hunter, NY
06/09-06/12 Bonnaroo Festival - Manchester, TN
06/17/11 Fri Auditorium Theatre Chicago, IL
06/22/11 Wed Pantages Theatre Los Angeles, CA
06/24/11 Fri Fox Theater Oakland, CA
06/26/11 Sun Paramount Theatre Seattle, WA
06/28/11 Tue McMenamin's Edgefield Troutdale, OR
06/29/11 Wed Orpheum Theatre Vancouver, BC
6/30-07/03 High Sierra Festival - Quincy, CA
07/11/11 Mon Kool Haus Toronto, ON
07/12/11 Tue Metropolis Montreal, QC
07/16/11 Sat Latitude Festival Suffolk, GB
08/04/11 Thu Red Rocks Amphitheatre Morrison, CO
I'm going to agree with you mr. Dow. Almost a 1/3 of their shows are at festivals (and festivals are fine) but you are right when you say they are better than that. They should be showcasing their sound, which is actually unique (something that is hard to find these days). I'm hoping the new album will add some shows to this list and NY gets a look.
ReplyDeleteyea i mean i should prob clarify that its not the locations i have a problem with, its the venues. why the hell are they playing small theaters in the summer? they should be outside at the amps and touring with another band or a mixture of other bands. it's like this tour is a step backwards from last year, i just dont get it
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